Overview
- The singer died in a midair helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro on June 14 that killed six people and his body was later returned to California.
- Tree’s estate has launched Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Art Grant for Baby Geniuses and the family announced a celebration of life at UCSC’s Quarry Amphitheater on July 25 that will be livestreamed for fans.
- The foundation’s website says grants must pay for production and creation of work in music, film, installation, and performance art and that money may be used to rent gear or hire collaborators but not to buy equipment or pay for education.
- A board established by the foundation will review applications annually, accept donations, and may fund one large project or several smaller ones as funds allow with a stated goal of operating for 50 to 100 years.
- Brazilian aviation authorities continue a formal investigation into the June 14 helicopter collision and the foundation has not yet released application dates or award amounts for prospective grantees.